Why Should I Consider Spinal Decompression Therapy?

Do you have back pain that just won’t go away? If so, it may be time to consider spinal decompression therapy. Spinal decompression therapy is a type of treatment where doctors apply pressure to the spine in order to release any pent up pressure within compressed discs and vertebrae. It’s proven to relieve the pain for many patients who have tried surgery or medications without relief from their pain. This article will explore what spinal decompression therapy is, how it works, and why people are choosing this method of treatment over other methods.

Understanding Back Pain

The spinal column houses the spinal cord, which sends signals to and from your brain. When you have back pain it is usually because there are compressed discs or vertebrae in the spine that are putting pressure on these nerves. Sometimes surgery can be performed to remove part of a disc if it’s pressing against a nerve root but this isn’t a guaranteed fix. In many cases spinal decompression therapy is a better first line treatment to help relieve back pain caused by compressed discs and vertebrae.

Causes of Back Pain

There are many causes of back pain. A few examples include:

– Age related wear and tear on the spine

– Injury to the spinal column or discs due to a car accident, sports injury, falling down, or other injury

– Arthritis in the spinal joints leading to inflammation and pain not only in your back but can also lead to pain in your legs and feet

– Spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on nerves running through it. Symptoms include tingling or numbness in toes, calves or thighs as well as weakness in leg muscles.

Back Pain Symptoms

Unfortunately, back pain is a common side effect of many different illnesses and conditions like the flu and pregnancy. However, when back pain is a side effect of disc or nerve issues, you could experience symptoms such as:

– Pain that worsens with spinal movement, especially bending

– Spasms of the back muscles

– Loss of bowel or bladder control due to weakened muscles in these areas

– Burning, tingling or numbness in the back, legs and feet

If you have been experiencing any of these symptoms it may be a good idea to schedule an appointment with Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center to learn more about spinal decompression therapy.

How Does Spinal Decompression Therapy Work?

In spinal decompression therapy, doctors apply gentle traction to the spine using a table that can control how much pressure is given off. This works by slowly and gently stretching the spine in order to relieve pressure. By doing this, spinal decompression therapy can help with back pain caused by compressed discs or vertebrae.

Many patients who have tried spinal decompression say that it’s a better option than spinal fusion, spinal injections or medications. Some patients say that spinal decompression therapy is more effective for them because it doesn’t require any medication and can be done at the patient’s own pace. If you live with pain caused by compressed discs or vertebrae then this might just be your solution. 

Is This Treatment for Everyone?

As with every medical treatment, there are a few reasons you may not qualify for nonsurgical spinal decompression treatment. For example, this treatment is not recommended if you are pregnant or have a: 

• Fracture
• Tumor
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm 
• Advanced osteoporosis
• Metal implants in the spine

How Long Does Spinal Decompression Therapy Take?

A spinal decompression session usually takes between 30 minutes and an hour. A patient can have as few as five sessions over the course of several weeks. After spinal decompression therapy, patients usually feel immediate relief and some say their pain never comes back after spinal decompression treatment.

Other Back Pain Treatment Options

In addition to spinal decompression therapy, we offer many other options that don’t come with many side effects and risks. We help those is the Austin area relieve their back pain with treatments like: 

• Electrical stimulation to calm irritated or damage nerves
• Spinal alignment therapy to straighten out slipped vertebrae and relieve pressure on discs
• Recommendations for braces or other support appliances to protect the back during activities that put it at risk
• Steroid shots to reduce pain in one specific area

Try Spinal Decompression with Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center 

If you don’t want to continue living with back pain and want to find relief, make an appointment with Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center. Conveniently located in Austin, we’re here to help you find the cause of your back pain and find relief. Call us today for an appointment at (512)-806-0015.